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- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2
- Joined: March 10th, 2023, 12:56 pm
- Vessel Info: 1985 Carver 3607 aft cabin. 2-350 Crusader engines. 2 heads and showers. One dual port, black water holding tank under aft bank seat in dining area. A/C-heat unit under fwd dining bank seat.
- Location: Toronto
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Introduction and thank you for adding me to the forum
With all of that being said her engines run perfectly and there are still many tweeks and adjustments to come. We will need a lot of advice and tips from the Forum.
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2850
- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Introduction and thank you for adding me to the forum
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- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 5810
- Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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- km1125
- Admiral
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Re: Introduction and thank you for adding me to the forum
I had a 3607 also (an '83) for many years and know the boat 'inside and out'. If you have any questions, just float them here and I or another member will likely have a response!!
I did a lot of work on mine, replacing all the potable lines with PEX and replacing the holding tanks. I put the projects in threads under the "Repairs and Maintenance" sections. There are diagrams and drawings and pictures in most of those threads.
It's interesting that they tied both heads into the same waste tank. I had actually explored doing that, as the OEM tanks are large (40 gal each, IIRC), which was WAY more than enough for our uses. I ended up getting a good deal on replacement tanks via greatlakesskipper, so I stayed with the dual tank setup.
- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
- Posts: 2408
- Joined: February 5th, 2013, 9:24 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Introduction and thank you for adding me to the forum
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
- RGrew176
- Admiral
- Posts: 6216
- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
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2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- pepmyster
- Admiral
- Posts: 976
- Joined: June 5th, 2018, 7:17 am
- Vessel Info: 2004 Carver 360 Sport Sedan
8.1 Volvo Penta
Fresh water boating - Location: Ottawa
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- g36
- Admiral
- Posts: 1944
- Joined: April 7th, 2014, 6:07 pm
- Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405
- Location: Soddy Daisy TN.
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Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
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- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 2
- Joined: March 10th, 2023, 12:56 pm
- Vessel Info: 1985 Carver 3607 aft cabin. 2-350 Crusader engines. 2 heads and showers. One dual port, black water holding tank under aft bank seat in dining area. A/C-heat unit under fwd dining bank seat.
- Location: Toronto
- Has thanked: 8 times
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Re: Introduction and thank you for adding me to the forum
We are getting ready to launch April 21 and are redoing her hull as there is practically no anti-foul coating left. I was wondering if you have heard about the new marine ceramic coatings for the upper hull portions instead of the standard hull buff and polish?
The main or two main questions I have and that you may be able to help me with is with that dual head holding tank. Ours seem to have a leak in it, which I've checked the waste lines and cleanout line and is leaking into the forward bilge area. I plan to lift the holding tank to see if it has a crack or hole in it through years of improper winterizing or just aging. My question would be, is it best to replace or repair the tank or could the waste be leaking from some other area?
The second question is last season, I managed to get our a/c unit running. It was minimal at best but operational. However, I checked the refrigerant type and bought a can of F21 refrigerant from our local automotive shop as listed on the boat's a/c label. It did the trick and worked beautifully for a week and then just stopped working by tripping the breaker. I replaced the breaker to no avail. I checked the pressure and that was when the guage hose line blew and filled the lower cabin full of freon. Any suggestions on how to repair or replace?
I know I asked alot of questions and would be most appreciative of any advice you can offer.
Gordon (aka Engineer Scotty)
- Phrancus
- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 388
- Joined: October 1st, 2020, 10:03 am
- Vessel Info: Sold: Carver 26 Command Bridge / 280 sedan 1992.
- Location: Netherlands, Europe
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Re: Introduction and thank you for adding me to the forum
sounds to me like the system is old and worn. not used for quite a while so hoses dry, no pressure on them and inflexible. Then you start it up and the pressure is too much so it blows at the weakest point but the rest is likely to be not in a better shape.
I'd suggest you get the whole system checked and prepare for replacement of at least the hoses and connections, with bad luck more hardware, by a professional.
It's not freon but still not good for the birds, the bees and the fishies.
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